A 44-year-old client with a history of alcohol abuse and schizophrenia is being treated as an outpatient
He is living in a group home, has been stable for several months, is not abusing alcohol, and is not experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions most appropriately includes the client in decisions about his treatment?
A) Suggest the client decide whether to take his medication, based on his symptoms.
B) Include the client in developing a treatment plan in case he becomes acutely psychotic in the future.
C) Agree with the client's suggestion that he terminate treatment and call if he experiences a relapse.
D) Encourage the client to make a decision about living independently.
Ans: B
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The nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary team. The team also includes the client and his or her family. Collaboration implies that members work toward a common goal and share responsibility for the outcomes of care.
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